Job Description

Certified Millwright

Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan

Certified Millwrights are our rockstars. They don ’t just do regular PMs, troubleshoot issues and keep machines running - they keep our business running and do so in a way that keeps our employees and equipment safe Interested in learning more about us?  Read on, you may have found your new home…. 

We ’re looking for a Certified Red Seal Millwright to join our Oriented Strand Board (OSB) milllocated in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan Meadow Lake employes 155 employees and safely and sustainably produces 730 million square feet of OSB every year for customers around the world so they can build their homes and their communities. 

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Experience working as a Millwright or Machinist with a valid Millwright Interprovincial Ticket 
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic systems
• Ability to read blueprints, plans and schematics
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Commitment to working safely
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) - preferably JD Edwards. 
• Previous experience in a forest products environment is considered an asset.

We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.

In this role you will: 

• Work with a high-performance team dedicated to maintaining all mill machinery including pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers and chains, bearings and hydraulic systems involved in the manufacturing process.
• Keep our systems running smoothly by performing preventative and predictive maintenance This includes inspecting machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
• Better yet, you’ll win big by finding safe, creative ways to boost equipment reliability and streamline our processes.
• Apply your knowledge, skills and experience to troubleshoot issues and come up with safe, reliable fixes to keep the mill running.
• Share your knowledge with the next generation of maintenance rockstars – our Apprentices.

So, what’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members  
• You ’ll earn a competitive wage of $52.72/hour to start.
• You ’ll receive an additional prairie location payment and a trades retention bonus on top of your base pay.
• You ’ll be eligible to participate in Tolko ’s bonus program.
• You’ll be eligible for excellent benefits and access to our retirement plans, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
• You may also be eligible for relocation support including community connectionsso you can live (and play) where you work. 
• You’ll be supported in continued development through on-the-job and classroom training.
• You’ll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment

If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko  Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years.  Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.   

We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today at www.tolko.com/careers  

Want to know what it’s like to work for Tolko? Hear what our employees have to say!  

About Meadow Lake

Meadow Lake is located just a short distance from the beautiful Meadow Lake Provincial Park in Saskatchewan. Here, you can experience the spectacular brilliance of our prairie sunsets or look on in awe as the northern lights dance across the sky. Since Meadow Lake serves as the main business centre for Northwest Saskatchewan, you can enjoy small town living with a population of approximately 5300, while taking advantage of amenities usually reserved for larger cities. Watch this video to learn about the community and find out why life is better here.  

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